Trigger (mechanism)

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A Trigger is a mechanism to actuate various mechanical devices. Sometimes called a "trigger group" in reference to firearms, this assembly can be as simple or as complicated as one can imagine. In any event, the function is the same; Use of pressure imparted on a lever to cause an action.

Various uses of triggers include:

• A firearms trigger actuates a firing action of various weapons.
• spear guns
• crossbows
• animal traps (e.g. mousetraps).cs:Spoušť (mechanismus)

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